I was messing around with the Haiku format (3 line, non-rhyming with 5 syllables, 7 syllables and 5 syllables) while thinking about Thanksgiving and the various opportunities to serve others during the holidays. The first 3 are about families, past and present. The last 3 are about what you might call an extended family; those the Spirit nudges us to show compassion toward in hopes of opening their eyes to what God has done on their behalf.
A family gathers
Aromas from the kitchen
Blessings to be shared
As families gather
Hugs and thoughts of parents passed
Memories with a meal
A family gathers
A baby’s first Thanksgiving
Parents eat in peace
As families gather
Turkeys tenderly prepared
To feed the needy
As families gather
Traditional family meals
Dished up for others
A family gathers
Gives thanks for many blessings
While blessing others
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